La Mujer Obrera

La Mujer Obrera Advocating in defense of Mexican womens' heritage, rights and contributions. Our work requires investment! If you can support us, please visit our Cause page.

La Mujer Obrera is an internationally acclaimed & award winning, 40 year old grassroots organization dedicated to development and advocacy in defense and recognition of Mexican migrant women workers’ heritage, rights and contributions. A private, non-profit 501c3 membership organization, La Mujer Obrera is comprised of low-income people living and working in El Paso, Texas, particularly displaced women workers and Spanish-speaking community members. Our mission is to improve the economic, social, educational, health and living conditions of low-income Hispanic families, while helping revitalize the former Garment District where many women and their families worked before NAFTA led to the loss of 35,000 jobs, mainly in the manufacturing sector of the economy. Since 1981, displaced garment workers of La Mujer Obrera have steadfastly organized to establish education and workforce training opportunities including a workers’ training center, an apartment complex, and three social purpose businesses: Rayito de Sol Daycare and Learning Center, Café Mayapán, and most recently, Mercado Mayapan, a traditional Mexican market with fresh foods, artisan goods, an active cultural events plaza, and museum. La Mujer Obrera’s community development model is ecological, community-led, and leading to full community empowerment and self-sufficiency. Visit us at 2000 Texas, El Paso, Texas, and/or look for us on YouTube to see the work we have done.

02/10/2026

Almost that time of the year! Join us for Cuaresma. Special Lent menu begins Ash Wednesday, February 18, and will be available every Friday from 11am-3pm.

Join us at Cafe Mayapan  tomorrow, Friday January 30th, 11am-3pm.
01/29/2026

Join us at Cafe Mayapan tomorrow, Friday January 30th, 11am-3pm.

Friendly reminder, join us tomorrow for our delicious lunch special! Oaxacan Mole Coloradito. You can chose Mole with shredded chicken plate or as Enmoladas. 11am-3pm, Friday January 30th.

01/29/2026

Do you need tamales for Dia de la Candelaria, celebrated on February 2nd? Cafe Mayapan is now taking orders! Sale will be pre-order only. Call us today!

01/29/2026

Special lunch special this Friday, January 30th! Join us for delicious Oaxacan Mole Coloradito!

12/31/2025
La Mujer Obrera presents: BOOK PRESENTATION & READING with Salvador Reza, longtime organizer & author of:MACEHUALLI DAY ...
12/05/2025

La Mujer Obrera presents:
BOOK PRESENTATION & READING with Salvador Reza, longtime organizer & author of:
MACEHUALLI DAY LABORERS, Spiritual Roots of our Struggle Against Sheriff Arpaio /

Friday, December 5, 2025 @ 6:00 PM @ Café Mayapán , 2000 Texas Ave. El Paso, TX

“Macehualli Day Laborers” chronicles the grassroots struggle led by indigenous day laborers against Sheriff Joe Arpaio, emphasizing their resilience and community organizing. Through the personal accounts of Jornaleros, the book highlights the cultural and spiritual roots of their fight for dignity and right in the face of systemic oppression, including the controversial SB 1070 law. It serves as both a historical testament and a guide for contemporary movements aimed at countering anti-migrant sentiments, drawing connections between past and present struggles in the fight for migrant justice. /
Books will be available to purchase at the event.
Also, available online: bit.ly/daylaborers-book

La Mujer Obrera presenta:
PRESENTACIÓN DE LIBRO Y LECTURA con Salvador Reza, organizador comunitario y autor de:

JORNALEROS MACEHUALLI, Raíces Espirituales de Nuestra Lucha Contra el Sheriff Arpaio
Viernes, 5 de Diciembre de 2025 a las 6:00 PM en Café Mayapán, 2000 Texas Ave. El Paso, TX
“Jornaleros Macehualli” narra la lucha de base liderada por los jornaleros indigenas contra el sheriff Joe Arpaio, enfatizando su resiliencia y organización comunitaria. A través de los relatos personales de Jornaleros, el libro destaca las raíces culturales y espirituales de su lucha por la dignidad y los derechos frente a la oposición sistémica, incluida la controversial ley SB 1070. Sirve como testamento histórico y guía para los movimientos contemporáneos destinados a contrarrestar los sentimientos anti-migrantes, estableciendo conexiones entre las luchas pasadas y presentes en la lucha por la justicia de los migrantes.”
Los libros estarán a la venta en el evento.
Tambien, disponibles en línea bit.ly/daylaborers-book

12/02/2025

Christmas specials starting this Friday! Lunch specials will be available every Friday and Saturday in December. Pre-ordering and catering available for all your holiday festivities, company luncheons, and more!

This GivingTuesday…we’re asking for your support to help us raise funds for mission to build nature-based spaces for chi...
12/02/2025

This GivingTuesday…
we’re asking for your support to help us raise funds for mission to build nature-based spaces for children where they can use their imagination, explore, learn, and build resiliency in their community, Barrio Chamizal.

Visit our website to make an impact:
www.mujerobrera.org

Support La Mujer Obrera! GIVING DAY IS TOMORROW!!!Your support is crucial to our efforts to build nature-based spaces fo...
12/02/2025

Support La Mujer Obrera! GIVING DAY IS TOMORROW!!!

Your support is crucial to our efforts to build nature-based spaces for children to use their imagination, explore, learn, and build resiliency in Barrio Chamizal, on the US/Mex border. We kindly ask that you make a Donation of $10 or more if you are able to during this giving day season.

Thank you in advance for your contribution. Your gift will go towards sustaining our youth program including our year-round intergenerational community gatherings and immersive Chamizal youth.

Make a donation online at: www.mujerobrera.org

La Mujer Obrera presentsBOOK PRESENTATION AND READING w/author and longtime organizer Salvador RezaFriday, Dec. 5 @6:00 ...
11/21/2025

La Mujer Obrera presents
BOOK PRESENTATION AND READING w/author and longtime organizer Salvador Reza
Friday, Dec. 5 @6:00 PM
Cafe Mayapan
2000 Texas Ave.
El Paso, TX 79901

11/20/2025

Thank you all for your continuous support! We are happy to announce that Cafe Mayapan is now available on DoorDash!

10/24/2025

Altar setup in progress! Join us, starting this Monday, October 27th through Saturday, November 1st, 11am-3pm! Come and try our special Dia de Mu***os menu, featuring Oaxaca!

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2000 Texas Avenue
El Paso, TX
79901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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